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Rachit Thukral
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Rachit Thukral

Rachit Thukral has been part of the Motorsport Network since its early days in 2016. After initially joining the Indian edition, he was promoted to Motorsport.com Global and Autosport in mid-2019.

Over the years, he has covered a wide range of international championships, from Japan’s Super Formula and SUPER GT to Europe’s junior single-seater categories.

More recently, his focus has shifted to MotoGP and the World Endurance Championship, and is set to attend multiple races in 2026. He has also reported extensively on Formula E, the DTM and the Dakar Rally.

Before joining Motorsport Network, he worked at autoX magazine between 2014 and 2015. He began his career in motorsport journalism as a teenager, launching his own independent Formula 1 website.

Latest articles by Rachit Thukral

Audi will eventually have one of the best engines in F1, says Gabriel Bortoleto

Formula 1
Formula 1
Australian GP
Audi will eventually have one of the best engines in F1, says Gabriel Bortoleto

2027 MotoGP bikes may not be slower at half the tracks, claims KTM

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
2027 MotoGP bikes may not be slower at half the tracks, claims KTM

Is Max Verstappen still motivated? Red Bull plays down concerns amid F1 2026 criticism

Formula 1
Formula 1
Australian GP
Is Max Verstappen still motivated? Red Bull plays down concerns amid F1 2026 criticism

Williams: Up to five proposals on table to fix “energy-starved” 2026 F1 cars

Formula 1
Formula 1
Australian GP
Williams: Up to five proposals on table to fix “energy-starved” 2026 F1 cars

VR46 approached by Aprilia for 2027 but new Ducati MotoGP deal is imminent

MotoGP
MotoGP
VR46 approached by Aprilia for 2027 but new Ducati MotoGP deal is imminent

Aprilia boss on calming Marco Bezzecchi: ‘He’s giving himself enough s**t already’

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
Aprilia boss on calming Marco Bezzecchi: ‘He’s giving himself enough s**t already’

Max Verstappen to enter Nurburgring 24 Hours with Mercedes

NLS
NLS
Max Verstappen to enter Nurburgring 24 Hours with Mercedes

No new Yamaha MotoGP engine until after French GP, says Fabio Quartararo

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
No new Yamaha MotoGP engine until after French GP, says Fabio Quartararo

Aprilia on dominant MotoGP start: 'Ducati isn’t struggling, we did something special'

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
Aprilia on dominant MotoGP start: 'Ducati isn’t struggling, we did something special'

Le Mans-winning engineer Leena Gade joins Ford’s WEC Hypercar programme

WEC
WEC
Le Mans-winning engineer Leena Gade joins Ford’s WEC Hypercar programme

Davide Tardozzi: Ducati 'slapped in the face' by Aprilia, but true pecking order yet to emerge

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
Davide Tardozzi: Ducati 'slapped in the face' by Aprilia, but true pecking order yet to emerge

Why Francesco Bagnaia is "not that worried" after another miserable MotoGP race

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
Why Francesco Bagnaia is "not that worried" after another miserable MotoGP race

Where MotoGP’s penalty system still lacks clarity

MotoGP
Thailand GP
Where MotoGP’s penalty system still lacks clarity

Ferrari: 2026 F1 cars have “positively surprised” everyone after initial scepticism

Formula 1
Formula 1
Australian GP
Ferrari: 2026 F1 cars have “positively surprised” everyone after initial scepticism

The mountain Yamaha has to climb with its V4-powered MotoGP contender

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
The mountain Yamaha has to climb with its V4-powered MotoGP contender

Winners and losers from MotoGP’s season-opening Thailand Grand Prix

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
Winners and losers from MotoGP’s season-opening Thailand Grand Prix

Michelin reveals what caused Marc Marquez’s dramatic Thai GP tyre puncture

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
Michelin reveals what caused Marc Marquez’s dramatic Thai GP tyre puncture

MotoGP Thai GP: Marco Bezzecchi's flawless Aprilia win ends Ducati's podium streak

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
MotoGP Thai GP: Marco Bezzecchi's flawless Aprilia win ends Ducati's podium streak

What happened in MotoGP’s other big Thailand sprint incident 

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
What happened in MotoGP’s other big Thailand sprint incident 

Marco Bezzecchi denies he was too eager after MotoGP Thailand sprint crash

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
Marco Bezzecchi denies he was too eager after MotoGP Thailand sprint crash

MotoGP riders have their say on controversial Marc Marquez-Pedro Acosta clash

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
MotoGP riders have their say on controversial Marc Marquez-Pedro Acosta clash

MotoGP Thailand GP: Marco Bezzecchi beats Marc Marquez to pole despite late crash

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
MotoGP Thailand GP: Marco Bezzecchi beats Marc Marquez to pole despite late crash

Mahindra is a Formula E frontrunner again, but will it end its five-year victory drought?

Formula E
Formula E
Jeddah ePrix II
Mahindra is a Formula E frontrunner again, but will it end its five-year victory drought?

Fabio Quartararo admits he was “too optimistic” about Yamaha V4’s potential

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
Fabio Quartararo admits he was “too optimistic” about Yamaha V4’s potential

Marco Bezzecchi after record-breaking Thailand lap: ‘Marc Marquez still the favourite’

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
Marco Bezzecchi after record-breaking Thailand lap: ‘Marc Marquez still the favourite’

Ducati “shouldn’t panic” if Marco Bezzeccchi dominates Thai GP, says Alex Marquez

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
Ducati “shouldn’t panic” if Marco Bezzeccchi dominates Thai GP, says Alex Marquez

2025 MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more

MotoGP
MotoGP
Buriram Official Testing
2025 MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more

Why KTM's MotoGP challenge may no longer be a one-man Pedro Acosta show

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
Why KTM's MotoGP challenge may no longer be a one-man Pedro Acosta show

Jake Dennis signs new Andretti Formula E deal after ‘seriously considering’ other options

Formula E
Formula E
Jeddah ePrix II
Jake Dennis signs new Andretti Formula E deal after ‘seriously considering’ other options

Marc Marquez lacking same strength as last year after “no joke” Indonesia injury

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
Marc Marquez lacking same strength as last year after “no joke” Indonesia injury

Fabio Quartararo: 2027 decision "helped me mentally" amid Yamaha struggles

MotoGP
MotoGP
Buriram Official Testing
Fabio Quartararo: 2027 decision "helped me mentally" amid Yamaha struggles

Five MotoGP riders who need a big 2026 season

MotoGP
Five MotoGP riders who need a big 2026 season

Honda stuck at "similar potential" to 2025 as Joan Mir calls for "revolution"

MotoGP
MotoGP
Buriram Official Testing
Honda stuck at "similar potential" to 2025 as Joan Mir calls for "revolution"

Porsche won’t need extra budget to run second Formula E team

Formula E
Formula E
Jeddah ePrix II
Porsche won’t need extra budget to run second Formula E team

What we learned from the Thailand MotoGP test

MotoGP
Buriram Official Testing
What we learned from the Thailand MotoGP test

Formula E targeting up to 19 races, second US round, in first Gen4 season

Formula E
Formula E
Jeddah ePrix II
Formula E targeting up to 19 races, second US round, in first Gen4 season

Toprak Razgatlioglu “always sad” over lack of pace amid steep MotoGP learning curve

MotoGP
MotoGP
Buriram Official Testing
Toprak Razgatlioglu “always sad” over lack of pace amid steep MotoGP learning curve

Mahindra to begin Gen4 testing in May after delayed board approval

Formula E
Formula E
Jeddah ePrix II
Mahindra to begin Gen4 testing in May after delayed board approval

Fabio Quartararo warns Yamaha MotoGP rebuild could take months – or longer

MotoGP
MotoGP
Buriram Official Testing
Fabio Quartararo warns Yamaha MotoGP rebuild could take months – or longer

Pedro Acosta found Ducati and Aprilia’s pace “scary” in MotoGP testing

MotoGP
MotoGP
Buriram Official Testing
Pedro Acosta found Ducati and Aprilia’s pace “scary” in MotoGP testing

MotoGP Buriram test: Marco Bezzecchi breaks track record on final day

MotoGP
MotoGP
Buriram Official Testing
MotoGP Buriram test: Marco Bezzecchi breaks track record on final day

Marc Marquez explains how injury has affected his Ducati renewal

MotoGP
MotoGP
Buriram Official Testing
Marc Marquez explains how injury has affected his Ducati renewal

Francesco Bagnaia says “I just decided” on 2027 MotoGP plans amid links to Aprilia move

MotoGP
MotoGP
Buriram Official Testing
Francesco Bagnaia says “I just decided” on 2027 MotoGP plans amid links to Aprilia move

MotoGP Buriram test: Alex Marquez fastest on Day 1 as Marc Marquez crashes twice

MotoGP
MotoGP
Buriram Official Testing
MotoGP Buriram test: Alex Marquez fastest on Day 1 as Marc Marquez crashes twice

Formula E to adopt WEC-style ‘joker’ upgrade system for Gen4

Formula E
Formula E
Jeddah ePrix II
Formula E to adopt WEC-style ‘joker’ upgrade system for Gen4

Trackhouse boss suggests crucial change to MotoGP weekend format

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
Trackhouse boss suggests crucial change to MotoGP weekend format

The 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list in full

Le Mans
Le Mans
24 Hours of Le Mans
The 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list in full

Hypercar field shrinks to 18 cars as 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list is revealed

Le Mans
Le Mans
24 Hours of Le Mans
Hypercar field shrinks to 18 cars as 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list is revealed

Formula E working on a longer version of Jeddah F1 track for Gen4 era

Formula E
Formula E
Jeddah ePrix II
Formula E working on a longer version of Jeddah F1 track for Gen4 era

Why Jaguar's Formula E resurgence ensures Porsche won't have it all its own way

Formula E
Jeddah ePrix II
Why Jaguar's Formula E resurgence ensures Porsche won't have it all its own way

Carlos Ezpeleta: 'We are in hurry to lay foundations for growth, not monetise MotoGP'

MotoGP
MotoGP
Carlos Ezpeleta: 'We are in hurry to lay foundations for growth, not monetise MotoGP'

Porsche’s Jeddah dip raises questions as Pascal Wehrlein insists ‘nothing changed’

Formula E
Formula E
Jeddah ePrix II
Porsche’s Jeddah dip raises questions as Pascal Wehrlein insists ‘nothing changed’

Formula E puts influencers on track for crash-heavy Evo Sessions at Jeddah

Formula E
Formula E
Jeddah ePrix II
Formula E puts influencers on track for crash-heavy Evo Sessions at Jeddah

How Jorge Lorenzo is pushing Maverick Vinales beyond his limits in MotoGP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing launch
How Jorge Lorenzo is pushing Maverick Vinales beyond his limits in MotoGP

Dan Ticktum, Pepe Marti settle “over the line” clash; Marti apologises for radio slur

Formula E
Formula E
Jeddah ePrix II
Dan Ticktum, Pepe Marti settle “over the line” clash; Marti apologises for radio slur

Formula E Jeddah: Antonio Felix da Costa ends victory drought as Porsche struggles

Formula E
Formula E
Jeddah ePrix II
Formula E Jeddah: Antonio Felix da Costa ends victory drought as Porsche struggles

Can Johann Zarco match factory Honda duo Joan Mir and Luca Marini in MotoGP 2026?

MotoGP
MotoGP
MotoGP Launch
Can Johann Zarco match factory Honda duo Joan Mir and Luca Marini in MotoGP 2026?

Formula E champion Lucas di Grassi slams “extremely badly designed” F1 2026 rules

Formula 1
Formula 1
Bahrain Pre-Season 1
Formula E champion Lucas di Grassi slams “extremely badly designed” F1 2026 rules

Formula E Jeddah: Pascal Wehrlein scores commanding victory to take points lead

Formula E
Formula E
Jeddah ePrix I
Formula E Jeddah: Pascal Wehrlein scores commanding victory to take points lead

Formula E chief sends "naughty” Jeddah invite to Max Verstappen after F1 2026 criticism

Formula E
Formula E
Jeddah ePrix I
Formula E chief sends "naughty” Jeddah invite to Max Verstappen after F1 2026 criticism